Columbus, Ohio vs. El Cajon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 71.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $85,764 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. El Cajon, CA
Compared to Columbus, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
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  71.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
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  Personal
  12.9% higher
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